The All New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is Confirmed

IRVINE, CA -- July 3, 2014: This fall, 25 years of storied MX-5 Miata
history will turn the page to unveil the beginning of its fourth chapter as
the next-generation roadster will be rumor no more during simultaneous
global events in Japan, Spain and the United States. Officially confirmed
as a 2016 model, the all-new MX-5 coyly made an initial debut at this
year's New York International Auto Show in the form of an exposed
SKYACTIV-CHASSIS. MX-5 historians eagerly scribbled notes, snapped photos
and speculated on what the final product would be. On September 3, 2014
speculation will shift into revelation during an exclusive event to be held
in Monterey, Calif.

"We're excited to make this official, to announce that the newest member
of the MX-5 Miata family will be arriving soon," said Jim O'Sullivan,
president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "Along with our
colleagues around the world, we continue to celebrate the MX-5's 25th
anniversary and look forward to sharing even more news in the near
future."

In addition to the global unveil of the 2016 MX-5 Miata, MNAO has
partnered with the enthusiast-operated event eponymously known as Miatas at
Mazda Raceway, which will be held on September 5-7. The next-generation
roadster will be on display along with an array of heritage, concept and
motorsports MX-5s. MNAO also will lead consumer discussion sessions
covering history, motorsports, R&D and design as well as coordinate one of
the largest gatherings of MX-5 Miatas in North America. Registration for
the annual event is free and open to the public. For more information,
visit MiatasAtMazdaRaceway.